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Tibetan Buddhism will be the focus in a program from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Frost Museum at Florida International University, Miami.

Gelek Rimpoche, one of the last teachers from pre-China Tibet, will lecture on "Engaging Wisdom and Compassion." Rimpoche has written several books and manuscripts.

Also during the program, the monks of the Drepung Loseling Monastery will hold a closing ceremony for the mandala they constructed. After breaking the design down, they will pour its colored powders into a nearby body of water in order to spread its blessings.

The museum is at 10975 SW 17th St. Admission to the program is free. For information, visit thefrost.fiu.edu.

Other plans

Burning Bowl Ceremony Service, 8 p.m. Thursday at Unity of the Palm Beaches, 1957 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. Ritual to release pain and resentments of the year and commit to deeper relationship with God in the coming year.

Saraswati Pujo, honoring Hindu goddess of education and the arts, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at Westpine Middle School, 9393 NW 50th St., Sunrise. Indian food, culture, performing arts by Bengali Association of South Florida. Cost: $25 per individual, $15 per student, $45 per family of up to six people. For information, visit basfl.org.